Joe Wachter

Joe can play a wide variety of music, from classical masterpieces to jazz standards to modern pop, rock, R&B, and hip hop. Always happy to accommodate requests when possible, Joe is happy to customize his set to your guests' preferences. He can also create custom arrangements of favorite songs for special occasions. You can see the full range of Joe's expertise by searching "Joe Wachter guitar" on YouTube.

Joe started playing guitar at age 12 in Holland, MI. He developed a lifelong love of music and never stopped studying, practicing, and performing music. Well-versed in diverse musical styles, Joe has studied privately with accomplished jazz musicians Rodney Whitaker, Jeff Hedberg, and David Baise, and plays with the Harper College Jazz Ensemble, performing regularly throughout the northwest Chicago suburbs. Joe enjoys playing as a "cocktail guitarist" (to borrow Jake Reichbart's term), adding interest and ambiance to any occasion by playing a mix of well-known jazz, pop, and latin songs. He also loves to take the stage and wow an audience with high-energy, technically complex guitar and ukulele arrangments. Always an enthusiastic collaborator, Joe enjoys working with vocalists and instrumentalists as an accompanist or band member.

I can provide my own sound reinforcement (PA system) for most venues. As a solo guitarist, I can fit in very small spaces either sitting or standing and my equipment takes up very little room. I can also stand on a stage if the expectation is for more of a concert experience. I need one 120V electrical outlet for my equipment.